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PATIENT STORY: A journey to diagnosis
A quick five minute talk from a lady with PCOS who gives her real life story of how she was diagnosed with PCOS

PCOS: What you need to know
This session will set the groundwork for the day, giving you an overview of PCOS and how it affects you on a daily basis

PATIENT STORY: My battle with acne
A PCOS lady will give her real life story about how acne has impacted her life

PCOS skin conditions
If you suffer with skin tags, acne, kerastosis and alopecia this presentation from a top dermatologist with a special interest in PCOS is a not to miss

PATIENT STORY: How I lost weight and gained control
A real life story from a patient who managed lost a significant amount of weight and helped get her PCOS under control

Practical steps for nutrition and weight loss
In this session you will learn practical, best practice advice, on how to lose weight with PCOS or if you are slim how you can use good nutritional advice to manage your symptoms

Understand your menstrual cycle
This session will take an indepth look at your menstrual cycle. What’s a normal cycle, what’s considered not normal? What can you do if you don’t menstruate regularly or what to do if you bleed constantly?

PATIENT STORY: My journey to motherhood
A mother with PCOS will give a frank five minute talk on her journey through fertility treatment to being a mother

PCOS and your fertility
If you are currently trying for a baby or are thinking about your future fertility then this session is a must attend. You will learn how your hormones impact ovulation and what treatment options can help you get pregnant

At a previous conference, Verity surveyed the room by asking them to write down one word at the start of the conference to sum up how they were feeling. They were asked to repeat the exercise again at the end of the conference, and the results were as follows:

Women interested in attending the October conference in Manchester can register via the Verity website. Many bring along a loved one for additional support – partners are welcome and encouraged to attend!

The cost to attend is £35 for a Verity member and £45 for a non-member / guest.

About PCOS
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is an incredibly common hormone condition found in women of all ages and affects approximately 1 in 10 women. It is the leading cause of infertility and:

• it affects millions of women in the UK and worldwide
• runs in families
• is one of the leading causes of fertility problems in women
• if not properly managed, can lead to additional health problems in later life
• can affect a woman’s appearance and self-esteem.

Although PCOS is treatable, it cannot be cured. PCOS affects women in different ways, so not all women will have all these symptoms. Some women may have only mild symptoms, while others may have a wider range of more severe symptoms.

Symptoms usually start in adolescence, although some women do not develop them until their early to mid twenties. The condition has long-term health implications as women with PCOS may have an increased risk of developing diabetes and heart disease.